Sales Associate

This entry level sales and design position is geared towards green industry students, and early career Horticulturists looking to get their foot in the door. These employees create basic landscape designs for clients, assist retail clients with smaller landscape projects, and assist walk-in customers with superior customer service.

Position Details:

• Full Time Seasonal or Part Time Seasonal (April 1 through October 31)
• Hours: Flexible in spring, summer and fall, with heavier hours in April, May, and June. Some weekends and evening hours required
• This is an entry level design position. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a respected leader in the Wisconsin Green Industry and learn about landscape plants, design and installation; tree, shrub, evergreen and perennial plant production; plant propagation

Job Description:

• Assist retail clients with landscape plant selection
• Cash and carry sales
• Lifting and loading plants
• Customer service
• Creating basic landscape designs
• Answering phones, filing, light cleaning, other basic office tasks

Qualifications:

• General knowledge of landscape plants, design and landscaping
• Landscape design experience or education
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Team player attitude and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Horticulture education preferred